Takarunga / Mt Victoria credit: Tūpuna Maunga AuthorityWith just one month remaining, the Tūpuna Maunga Authority is encouraging researchers to apply for its 2026/2027 Research Scholarship, supporting new research that deepens understanding of the ancestral mountains of Tāmaki Makaurau and contributes to their ongoing protection and care. Successful scholarship applications that meet MET criteria will receive joint funding from the Tūpuna Maunga Authority and MET. This scholarship is grounded in the Tūpuna Maunga Education Strategy and the principles of the Integrated Management Plan (IMP). “This scholarship is about supporting research that creates meaningful insight and strengthens the relationship between people and place, says Paul Majurey, Co-Chair of the Tūpuna Maunga Authority. Full details, including an information pack for applicants, eligibility and the Tūpuna Maunga Values framework, can be found on our website.